About This Career Path
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
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Park Naturalists
Average
$65,110
ANNUAL
$31.30
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,220
ANNUAL
$14.53
HOURLY
Mid Level
$63,750
ANNUAL
$30.65
HOURLY
Expert Level
$88,300
ANNUAL
$42.45
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Park Naturalists
430
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Park Naturalists
Supporting Programs
Park Naturalists
Top Expected Tasks
Park Naturalists
01
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
02
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
03
Plan and organize public events at the park.
04
Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
05
Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
06
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
07
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
08
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
09
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
10
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Park Naturalists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Geography
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
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